Borden: Model on mission on upcoming show

Information on using DecoArt Chalky Finish paints, how artwork can relieve pain, and cooking with kale will be featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.)

Elena Etcheverry is the founder and executive director for Charity Wings, and she will show some upcycling and distressing techniques featuring DecoArt Chalky Finish paints. They go on with one coat and require no sanding or use of primers, and she works with these products through her non-profit organization in San Marcos, California.

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Artist, designer and model Monica Duran is on a mission. Although facing terminal cancer, she has found a way of helping other women through her creative artwork. She’ll discuss how pain is reflected in each painting, and even how illness has influenced her modeling career. Her company is Monista Arts & Designs and she lives in Espanola.

What’s for lunch? The answer is kale, but what is kale? Carol Fenster is an author and nutritionist, and she will explain what kale is, show various varieties and explain why it is so good for us. She’ll also show how to make kale chips. Her company is Savory Palate, LLC in Centennial, Colorado.

Information on making pillows, cooking and eating fresh fruit, and myths regarding domestic violence will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at noon and on Saturday at 2 pm. (All times are Mountain).

Sewing instructor Nancy Lovett will demonstrate making pillows that are easy on the budget yet resemble designer home décor pillows. She shares ideas for layering the fabric, reinforcing the corners and making closures. She represents Ann Silva’s Bernina Sewing Center in Albuquerque.

Pat Baird represents the California Tree Fruit Agreement and will demonstrate cooking and eating fresh fruit. As a registered dietitian, Baird also talks about the nutritional benefits of including fruit in the diet. She lives in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Donna Mowrer will talk about common myths regarding domestic violence and explains why they are wrong and will explain how to prevent the situation. Mowrer is a District Judge and lives in Portales.

Baked Kale Chips

• 4 cups kale (1 bunch), stems removed, torn into chip-size pieces

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• 1/4 tsp. sea salt

Place a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 10x15-inch or 13x18-inch baking sheet (non stick) with parchment paper. Wash the kale and trim the stems from each piece. Spin it dry in a salad spinner and blot any remaining moisture with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the kale with olive oil until thoroughly coated. For curly kale, you may need to massage the pieces with your hands to work the oil into the crevices. Toss with the salt. Spread it in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until the chips are crispy, about 15 minutes. Watch carefully so they don’t burn. Cool the pan on a wire rack until the chips are cool. Serve immediately.

Per serving: 65 calories, 2g protein; 4g total fat; 1g fiber; 7g carbohydrates; 0mg cholesterol; 162 mg. sodium.

“Creative Living" is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations in the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico and is distributed by Westlink, Albuquerque.